How much are property taxes in Reamstown, PA?
Homeowners in Reamstown, PA pay a median of $4,922 (±$618) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $5,037.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,619.
That is about 1.5% of the median home value of $321,400.
In Reamstown, the median real estate tax went from $3,738 in 2015–2019 to $4,922 in 2020–2024 (+31.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $4,922 (±$618)
- With a mortgage
- $5,037
- Without a mortgage
- $4,619
- Share of median value
- 1.5%
Real estate taxes in Reamstown against Lancaster County, its state and the nation
| Reamstown | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,922 (±$618) | $3,975 (±$49) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $5,037 (±$813) | $4,039 (±$75) | $3,649 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,619 (±$820) | $3,875 (±$85) | $2,819 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $321,400 (±$21,597) | $301,100 (±$4,176) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
In Reamstown, the median real estate tax is higher than in Lancaster County ($3,975).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Lancaster County, Reamstown ranks 5 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 102 of 384.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Reamstown
The median tax ($4,922) is 1.5% of the median home value ($321,400).
Across Lancaster County the same ratio is 1.3%.
Across Pennsylvania it is 1.3%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Reamstown have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,738 (±$227) | $4,922 (±$618) | +31.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $182,300 (±$12,218) | $321,400 (±$21,597) | +76.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,486 (±$113) | $1,769 (±$433) | +19.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Reamstown
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reamstown | — | $4,922 (±$618) | — |
| Denver | 1.9 mi | $3,908 (±$373) | Lower |
| Swartzville | 2.3 mi | $4,537 (±$307) | Not measurably different |
| Ephrata Township | 3.5 mi | $4,606 (±$303) | Not measurably different |
| Adamstown | 3.6 mi | $4,408 (±$318) | Not measurably different |
| Schoeneck | 3.9 mi | $5,156 (±$1,864) | Not measurably different |
| Ephrata | 4.0 mi | $3,349 (±$307) | Lower |
| Reinholds | 4.1 mi | $4,411 (±$381) | Not measurably different |
| West Cocalico Township | 4.3 mi | $4,496 (±$386) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Denver, PA ($3,908), Ephrata, PA ($3,349).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Lancaster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intercourse | $5,530 (±$1,194) |
| 2 | Lampeter | $5,468 (±$696) |
| 3 | East Earl | $5,241 (±$2,434) |
| 4 | Schoeneck | $5,156 (±$1,864) |
| 5 | Reamstown | $4,922 (±$618) |
| 6 | Maytown | $4,735 (±$960) |
| 7 | Willow Street | $4,633 (±$429) |
| 8 | Gap | $4,572 (±$631) |
| 9 | Swartzville | $4,537 (±$307) |
| 10 | Reinholds | $4,411 (±$381) |
| 11 | Clay | $4,080 (±$1,376) |
Showing 11 of 24 places in Lancaster County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Reamstown is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside East Cocalico Township, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Reamstown
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Reamstown beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Reamstown, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Reamstown, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Reamstown
How much are property taxes in Reamstown?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Reamstown, PA is $4,922 (±$618) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Reamstown?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.5% of the median home value in Reamstown, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Reamstown gone up?
In Reamstown, the median real estate tax went from $3,738 in 2015–2019 to $4,922 in 2020–2024 (+31.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Reamstown higher than in Lancaster County?
In Reamstown, the median real estate tax is higher than in Lancaster County ($3,975).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania ($3,311).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Reamstown CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Reamstown CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Reamstown CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Reamstown CDP, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Reamstown CDP, Pennsylvania
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Reamstown CDP, Pennsylvania (place:63664, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Reamstown at a glance
- Median rent in Reamstown
- Renters and owners in Reamstown
- Income and affordability in Reamstown
- Home values in Reamstown
- Homeowner costs in Reamstown
- Types of homes in Reamstown
- Age of homes in Reamstown
- Heating fuel in Reamstown
- Commute and cars in Reamstown
- Population growth in Reamstown
- Crowding and facilities in Reamstown
- Pennsylvania landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Lancaster County
- Pennsylvania places ranked by property taxes
- Housing data for every place in Pennsylvania